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Question
Which of the following statements are true and which ones are false? Give reason in support of your answer.
Most transpiration occurs during midday.
Options
True
False
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Solution
True
Reason: During the day, the stomata are open to facilitate the inward diffusion of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. During mid-day, the outside temperature is higher, due to which there is more evaporation of water from the leaves. Therefore more transpiration occurs during mid-day.
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